Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	$ 642	$ 484
Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	642	401
Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net		83
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net
Termination and other costs [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	642	484
Termination and other costs [Member] | Machine Clothing [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net	642	401
Termination and other costs [Member] | Albany Engineered Composites [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net		83
Termination and other costs [Member] | Corporate Expenses [Member]
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring expenses, net